NFL DFS Projections Week 6: DraftKings Picks, Values and Sim Plays

DraftKings main slate · Sunday, October 18 · 10 games · By Chris Spags · Published · Numbers as of

Kenneth Walker III carries the highest SPAGS model projection on the Week 6 DraftKings main slate: 25.3 DraftKings points at $8,500. He holds 40% of the simulated winning-lineup credit across 10,000 simulations. Kyren Williams holds the largest share at 53% for $6,800.

Behind Walker, the model's next four projections are Bijan Robinson (25.0, $8,700), Kyren Williams (24.4, $6,800), Josh Allen (22.8, $7,500) and Jonathan Taylor (22.7, $8,000). Kyren Williams returns the most per dollar of that group at 3.59 projected points per $1,000. Puka Nacua leads the wide receivers at 18.0 for $8,100, Josh Allen leads the quarterbacks at 22.8 for $7,500, and Trey McBride leads the tight ends at 18.2 for $7,200.

The 10-game slate runs from a 53.5-point total in BUF at LV down to 40.5 in PIT at TB. Every projection below is a SPAGS model estimate from the October 13, 11:14 AM ET run of the Splash Play NFL model. Winning-lineup credit comes from 10,000 simulations of the contest, and tied winning entries share credit. A player's simulated floor is his 10th-percentile score and his ceiling is his 95th.

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Top 5 SPAGS model projections for Week 6 (DraftKings)

PlayerTeamPosSalarySPAGS model proj
Kenneth Walker IIIKCRB$8,50025.3
Bijan RobinsonATLRB$8,70025.0
Kyren WilliamsLARRB$6,80024.4
Josh AllenBUFQB$7,50022.8
Jonathan TaylorINDRB$8,00022.7

Quarterbacks: Week 6 DraftKings projections

Josh Allen, BUF at LV ($7,500)

Josh Allen carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 22.8 DraftKings points at $7,500, the 4th-highest on the entire main slate. That is 2.0 points clear of Matthew Stafford. The model includes 6.8 rushing attempts. The salary works out to 3.04 projected points per $1,000, 13th of 19 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Allen averaged 22.8 points with a simulated floor of 8.7 and a ceiling of 41.7, and he holds 12% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Buffalo is a 5.5-point favorite on the road against Las Vegas, with an implied team total of 29.5 in a game totaled at 53.5.

Matthew Stafford, LAR vs ARI ($6,400)

Matthew Stafford projects 2nd at the position with 20.8 DraftKings points at $6,400. The salary works out to 3.24 projected points per $1,000, 7th of 19 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Stafford averaged 20.8 points with a simulated floor of 8.4 and a ceiling of 38.3, and he holds 13% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. The Rams are a 12.5-point favorite at home against Arizona, with an implied team total of 32.5 in a game totaled at 52.5.

Value: Jalon Daniels, TB vs PIT ($4,800)

Jalon Daniels projects for 17.6 DraftKings points at $4,800, which works out to 3.67 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 19 quarterbacks the model projects for 15 or more points. The model includes 7.2 rushing attempts. Across 10,000 simulations Daniels averaged 17.6 points with a simulated floor of 6.9 and a ceiling of 32.5, and he holds 6% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Tampa Bay is a 3-point underdog at home against Pittsburgh, with an implied team total of 18.75 in a game totaled at 40.5.

Running backs: Week 6 DraftKings projections

Kenneth Walker III, KC vs LAC ($8,500)

Kenneth Walker III carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 25.3 DraftKings points at $8,500, the highest on the entire main slate. That is 0.2 points clear of Bijan Robinson. The model gives him 20.1 carries and 4.2 targets. The salary works out to 2.97 projected points per $1,000, 2nd of 21 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Walker averaged 25.2 points with a simulated floor of 13.0 and a ceiling of 41.5, and he holds 40% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Kansas City is an 8.5-point favorite at home against the Chargers, with an implied team total of 25.5 in a game totaled at 42.5.

Bijan Robinson, ATL vs CHI ($8,700)

Bijan Robinson projects 2nd at the position with 25.0 DraftKings points at $8,700, 2nd on the main slate overall. The model gives him 17.2 carries and 5.0 targets. The salary works out to 2.88 projected points per $1,000, 3rd of 21 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Robinson averaged 24.9 points with a simulated floor of 13.2 and a ceiling of 40.5, and he holds 27% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Atlanta is a 3-point underdog at home against Chicago, with an implied team total of 23.25 in a game totaled at 49.5.

Kyren Williams, LAR vs ARI ($6,800)

Kyren Williams projects 3rd at the position with 24.4 DraftKings points at $6,800, 3rd on the main slate overall. The model gives him 17.9 carries and 4.4 targets. The salary works out to 3.59 projected points per $1,000, 1st of 21 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Williams averaged 24.5 points with a simulated floor of 12.8 and a ceiling of 40.6, and he holds 53% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. The Rams are a 12.5-point favorite at home against Arizona, with an implied team total of 32.5 in a game totaled at 52.5.

Value: Bucky Irving, TB vs PIT ($6,200)

Bucky Irving projects for 14.4 DraftKings points at $6,200, which works out to 2.33 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 21 running backs the model projects for 9 or more points. The model gives him 12.8 carries and 3.5 targets. Across 10,000 simulations Irving averaged 14.4 points with a simulated floor of 4.7 and a ceiling of 29.1, and he holds 3% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Tampa Bay is a 3-point underdog at home against Pittsburgh, with an implied team total of 18.75 in a game totaled at 40.5.

Wide receivers: Week 6 DraftKings projections

Puka Nacua, LAR vs ARI ($8,100)

Puka Nacua carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 18.0 DraftKings points at $8,100. That is 1.0 points clear of Chris Olave. The model gives him 7.8 targets on 26.1 routes. The salary works out to 2.22 projected points per $1,000, 7th of 25 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Nacua averaged 18.0 points with a simulated floor of 6.6 and a ceiling of 37.7, and he holds 22% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. The Rams are a 12.5-point favorite at home against Arizona, with an implied team total of 32.5 in a game totaled at 52.5.

Chris Olave, NO at NYG ($7,600)

Chris Olave projects 2nd at the position with 17.0 DraftKings points at $7,600. The model gives him 9.6 targets on 36.7 routes. The salary works out to 2.24 projected points per $1,000, 5th of 25 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Olave averaged 17.0 points with a simulated floor of 5.6 and a ceiling of 36.1, and he holds 17% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. New Orleans is a 1.5-point underdog on the road against the Giants, with an implied team total of 22 in a game totaled at 45.5.

Drake London, ATL vs CHI ($7,000)

Drake London projects 3rd at the position with 15.3 DraftKings points at $7,000. The model gives him 7.8 targets on 24.3 routes. The current projection of 15.3 compares with a saved model baseline of 14.6. The salary works out to 2.19 projected points per $1,000, 10th of 25 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations London averaged 15.1 points with a simulated floor of 4.2 and a ceiling of 36.0, and he holds 16% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Atlanta is a 3-point underdog at home against Chicago, with an implied team total of 23.25 in a game totaled at 49.5.

Value: Wan'Dale Robinson, TEN at IND ($4,500)

Wan'Dale Robinson projects for 11.1 DraftKings points at $4,500, which works out to 2.46 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 25 wide receivers the model projects for 9 or more points. The model gives him 6.9 targets on 31.1 routes. Across 10,000 simulations Robinson averaged 11.1 points with a simulated floor of 4.0 and a ceiling of 23.1, and he holds 11% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Tennessee is a 7-point underdog on the road against Indianapolis, with an implied team total of 18.75 in a game totaled at 44.5.

Tight ends: Week 6 DraftKings projections

Trey McBride, ARI at LAR ($7,200)

Trey McBride carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 18.2 DraftKings points at $7,200. That is 4.0 points clear of Brock Bowers. The model gives him 10.7 targets on 41.2 routes. The salary works out to 2.52 projected points per $1,000, 3rd of 14 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations McBride averaged 18.1 points with a simulated floor of 6.7 and a ceiling of 37.2, and he holds 15% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Arizona is a 12.5-point underdog on the road against the Rams, with an implied team total of 20 in a game totaled at 52.5.

Brock Bowers, LV vs BUF ($7,500)

Brock Bowers projects 2nd at the position with 14.2 DraftKings points at $7,500. The model gives him 7.4 targets on 27.3 routes. The salary works out to 1.90 projected points per $1,000, 13th of 14 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Bowers averaged 14.1 points with a simulated floor of 4.8 and a ceiling of 30.2, and he holds 5% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Las Vegas is a 5.5-point underdog at home against Buffalo, with an implied team total of 24 in a game totaled at 53.5.

Value: Cade Otton, TB vs PIT ($3,300)

Cade Otton projects for 8.8 DraftKings points at $3,300, which works out to 2.65 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 14 tight ends the model projects for 7 or more points. The model gives him 5.4 targets on 29.5 routes. Across 10,000 simulations Otton averaged 8.8 points with a simulated floor of 1.0 and a ceiling of 25.4, and he holds 10% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Tampa Bay is a 3-point underdog at home against Pittsburgh, with an implied team total of 18.75 in a game totaled at 40.5.

Defenses: Week 6 DraftKings projections

Chiefs, KC vs LAC ($3,600)

Chiefs carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 7.6 DraftKings points at $3,600. That is 0.3 points clear of Rams. The salary works out to 2.11 projected points per $1,000, 3rd of 8 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Chiefs averaged 7.6 points with a simulated floor of -0.1 and a ceiling of 16.6, and it holds 6% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Kansas City is an 8.5-point favorite at home against the Chargers, with an implied team total of 25.5 in a game totaled at 42.5.

Value: Giants, NYG vs NO ($2,800)

Giants projects for 6.2 DraftKings points at $2,800, which works out to 2.22 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 8 defenses the model projects for 6 or more points. Across 10,000 simulations Giants averaged 6.3 points with a simulated floor of 0.0 and a ceiling of 15.6, and it holds 7% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. The Giants are a 1.5-point favorite at home against New Orleans, with an implied team total of 23.5 in a game totaled at 45.5.

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The sim's favorite plays

The main slate was simulated 10,000 times against a modeled DraftKings field. These five players hold the most winning-lineup credit.

PlayerTeamPosSalaryWinning-lineup credit
Kyren WilliamsLARRB$6,80053%
Kenneth Walker IIIKCRB$8,50040%
Jonathan TaylorINDRB$8,00028%
Bijan RobinsonATLRB$8,70027%
James Cook IIIBUFRB$7,40025%

Week 6 NFL DFS stack to build around (DraftKings)

Of the quarterback stacks in Chris Spags' Week 6 main-slate pool with at least 50 simulated lineups, this one had the strongest simulated return, weighted by how many lineups back it: the 120 lineups built on it cashed 26.4% of the time across 10,000 simulations.

RolePlayerTeamPosSalarySPAGS proj
QBJalon DanielsTBQB$4,80017.6
StackChris Godwin Jr.TBWR$4,4008.3
Stack total$9,20025.9

That leaves $40,800 of the $50,000 cap for the other 7 roster spots.

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Week 6 game totals, spreads and implied points

BUF at LV carries the highest total on the slate at 53.5. The Rams are the biggest favorite, laying 12.5 against Arizona. The three highest implied team totals belong to LAR (32.5), BUF (29.5) and CHI (26.25). Lines are as of October 13, 11:14 AM ET and move before lock.

GameTotalFavoriteImplied points
BUF @ LV53.5BUF -5.5BUF 29.5 · LV 24
ARI @ LAR52.5LAR -12.5ARI 20 · LAR 32.5
CHI @ ATL49.5CHI -3CHI 26.25 · ATL 23.25
NO @ NYG45.5NYG -1.5NO 22 · NYG 23.5
TEN @ IND44.5IND -7TEN 18.75 · IND 25.75
NYJ @ NE43.5NE -7.5NYJ 18 · NE 25.5
LAC @ KC42.5KC -8.5LAC 17 · KC 25.5
CAR @ PHI41.5PHI -1.5CAR 20 · PHI 21.5
BAL @ CLE40.5BAL -4.5BAL 22.5 · CLE 18
PIT @ TB40.5PIT -3PIT 21.75 · TB 18.75

Full Week 6 NFL DFS projections by position (DraftKings)

Every SPAGS model projection at each position for the Week 6 DraftKings main slate, ranked by projected points, from the October 13, 11:14 AM ET run.

Week 6 quarterback projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Josh AllenBUF at LV$7,50022.83.04
2Matthew StaffordLAR vs ARI$6,40020.83.24
3Drake MayeNE vs NYJ$6,60020.43.10
4Caleb WilliamsCHI at ATL$6,20019.43.13
5Patrick MahomesKC vs LAC$6,50019.02.93
6Tyler ShoughNO at NYG$5,60018.63.33
7Jalen HurtsPHI vs CAR$6,10018.33.00
8Jacoby BrissettARI at LAR$5,80018.03.11
9Deshaun WatsonCLE vs BAL$4,90017.83.62
10Kirk CousinsLV vs BUF$5,40017.83.29
11Daniel JonesIND vs TEN$5,20017.73.41
12Jalon DanielsTB vs PIT$4,80017.63.67
13Lamar JacksonBAL at CLE$6,70017.32.59
14Bryce YoungCAR at PHI$5,70016.42.87
15Michael Penix Jr.ATL vs CHI$5,00016.33.27
16Justin HerbertLAC at KC$5,00016.13.22

Week 6 running back projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Kenneth Walker IIIKC vs LAC$8,50025.32.97
2Bijan RobinsonATL vs CHI$8,70025.02.88
3Kyren WilliamsLAR vs ARI$6,80024.43.59
4Jonathan TaylorIND vs TEN$8,00022.72.84
5James Cook IIIBUF at LV$7,40019.52.64
6Derrick HenryBAL at CLE$8,20018.82.29
7Ashton JeantyLV vs BUF$6,50017.32.66
8Jaylen WarrenPIT at TB$7,00017.02.43
9Chuba HubbardCAR at PHI$6,30016.22.57
10Bucky IrvingTB vs PIT$6,20014.42.33
11Rhamondre StevensonNE vs NYJ$6,00013.32.22
12D'Andre SwiftCHI at ATL$6,70012.41.85
13Quinshon JudkinsCLE vs BAL$5,50012.32.23
14Cam SkatteboNYG vs NO$5,80011.82.03
15Breece HallNYJ at NE$5,90010.71.82
16Tony PollardTEN at IND$5,40010.41.94
17TreVeyon HendersonNE vs NYJ$5,00010.12.02
18Saquon BarkleyPHI vs CAR$6,6009.91.50
19Kyle MonangaiCHI at ATL$5,2009.71.87
20Omarion HamptonLAC at KC$5,3009.71.84
21Jeremiyah LoveARI at LAR$5,6009.21.64
22Alvin KamaraNO at NYG$5,1008.81.73
23Dameon PiercePHI vs CAR$5,1008.81.73
24Blake CorumLAR vs ARI$4,8008.81.83
25Braelon AllenNYJ at NE$5,7008.71.53
26Brian Robinson Jr.ATL vs CHI$4,7007.91.68
27Rico DowdlePIT at TB$4,7007.81.66
28Kenny GainwellTB vs PIT$4,4007.51.71
29Tyjae SpearsTEN at IND$4,9007.41.51
30Keaton MitchellLAC at KC$4,3007.21.68
31Tyler AllgeierARI at LAR$4,8006.91.45
32Kendre MillerNO at NYG$4,6006.81.47

Week 6 wide receiver projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Puka NacuaLAR vs ARI$8,10018.02.22
2Chris OlaveNO at NYG$7,60017.02.24
3Drake LondonATL vs CHI$7,00015.32.19
4Michael WilsonARI at LAR$6,70014.72.20
5Malik NabersNYG vs NO$6,50013.52.08
6DK MetcalfPIT at TB$5,70013.32.33
7Davante AdamsLAR vs ARI$6,60012.91.96
8Tetairoa McMillanCAR at PHI$7,30012.61.72
9Carnell TateTEN at IND$5,00012.32.45
10Luther Burden IIICHI at ATL$5,40011.62.15
11DeVonta SmithPHI vs CAR$6,90011.31.64
12Wan'Dale RobinsonTEN at IND$4,50011.12.46
13Zay FlowersBAL at CLE$7,10010.91.53
14Rashee RiceKC vs LAC$6,40010.71.67
15Khalil ShakirBUF at LV$5,30010.61.99
16Emeka EgbukaTB vs PIT$5,20010.52.02
17Jalen CokerCAR at PHI$5,90010.41.77
18Devaughn VeleNO at NYG$5,10010.22.00
19Romeo DoubsNE vs NYJ$5,20010.21.96
20Xavier WorthyKC vs LAC$4,60010.12.20
21Keenan AllenIND vs TEN$4,30010.12.35
22Denzel BostonCLE vs BAL$5,50010.11.84
23Josh DownsIND vs TEN$5,80010.11.74
24KC Concepcion Jr.CLE vs BAL$4,2009.42.24
25Rome OdunzeCHI at ATL$4,9009.01.84
26Garrett WilsonNYJ at NE$6,8008.91.31
27Tre TuckerLV vs BUF$4,7008.91.89
28DeMario DouglasNE vs NYJ$4,2008.72.07
29Quentin JohnstonLAC at KC$5,0008.61.73
30Chris Godwin Jr.TB vs PIT$4,4008.31.90
31Kalif RaymondCHI at ATL$3,9008.32.13
32Ladd McConkeyLAC at KC$5,3007.81.47
33Kendrick BourneARI at LAR$4,0007.51.87
34Keon ColemanBUF at LV$4,9007.51.52
35Germie BernardPIT at TB$4,0007.31.83
36Skyler BellBUF at LV$3,0007.22.39
37Dontayvion WicksPHI vs CAR$5,1006.91.36
38Adonai MitchellNYJ at NE$4,5005.91.30
39Ted Hurst IIITB vs PIT$3,0005.81.93
40Rashod BatemanBAL at CLE$3,9005.71.45

Week 6 tight end projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Trey McBrideARI at LAR$7,20018.22.52
2Brock BowersLV vs BUF$7,50014.21.90
3Isaiah LikelyNYG vs NO$4,80012.52.60
4Tyler WarrenIND vs TEN$5,30012.02.27
5Travis KelceKC vs LAC$5,50011.42.07
6Harold Fannin Jr.CLE vs BAL$4,10010.32.50
7Pat FreiermuthPIT at TB$4,40010.12.30
8Dalton KincaidBUF at LV$5,1009.91.95
9Juwan JohnsonNO at NYG$4,5009.42.09
10Mark AndrewsBAL at CLE$4,2009.22.20
11Cade OttonTB vs PIT$3,3008.82.65
12Colston LovelandCHI at ATL$4,3008.01.85
13Hunter HenryNE vs NYJ$4,0007.91.98
14Tyler HigbeeLAR vs ARI$3,4007.32.14
15Darren WallerCAR at PHI$3,6006.81.90
16Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL vs CHI$3,7006.81.85

Week 6 defense projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1ChiefsKC vs LAC$3,6007.62.11
2RamsLAR vs ARI$3,8007.31.92
3PatriotsNE vs NYJ$3,5007.22.05
4SteelersPIT at TB$3,3006.92.08
5RavensBAL at CLE$3,2006.82.11
6ColtsIND vs TEN$3,4006.61.95
7GiantsNYG vs NO$2,8006.22.22
8EaglesPHI vs CAR$3,0006.02.00
9BearsCHI at ATL$2,7005.62.09
10BuccaneersTB vs PIT$2,6005.62.16
11PanthersCAR at PHI$2,5005.62.24
12SaintsNO at NYG$2,6005.42.08

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NFL DFS Week 6 projections FAQ

Who has the highest NFL DFS projection for Week 6?

Kenneth Walker III (KC, RB) has the highest SPAGS model projection on the Week 6 DraftKings main slate at 25.3 points for $8,500, as of October 13, 11:14 AM ET.

Who is the top quarterback projection for Week 6 on DraftKings?

Josh Allen leads the Week 6 quarterbacks at 22.8 projected DraftKings points for $7,500, at LV.

What is the best NFL DFS stack for Week 6?

Build around Jalon Daniels with Chris Godwin Jr.. Among quarterback stacks with at least 50 lineups in Chris Spags' simulated Week 6 pool, it had the strongest simulated return, weighted by how many lineups back it, cashing 26.4% of the time. The two players cost $9,200.

What is the best NFL DFS value play for Week 6?

Among players projected for at least 10 points, Jalon Daniels (QB, $4,800) returns the most projected points per $1,000 of salary at 3.67, projected for 17.6.

Which game has the highest total in NFL Week 6?

BUF at LV has the highest total on the Week 6 DraftKings main slate at 53.5 points, as of October 13, 11:14 AM ET. Lines move before lock.

Where can I get DraftKings NFL DFS projections and simulations?

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How are the SPAGS NFL DFS projections made?

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